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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.45, 936.69 and 571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.45, 936.69 and 571.60 is: 857.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.45 : 936.69 = 571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.45/936.69 = 571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.45x = 936.69 × 571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.45x = 535,412.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,412.00/624.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.41

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